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How to get fromVermont to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vermont to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Burlington International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BTV - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 3m
    $209–786

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    5. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    6. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 46m
    $134–246

  3. Bus, train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    5. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    6. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 21m
    $137–374

  4. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ALB - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $199–771

  5. Fly Burlington International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BTV - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $175–764

Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vermont to Mackinac Island. However, you can fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Mackinac Island via Montreal, Station Berri-UQAM, Station Bonaventure, Montréal, Ottawa, Ottawa - Via Rail, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 21h 21m.

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